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New 'The Dark Knight Rises' banner art and a sly Set Visit tease

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT

Once upon a time, an intrepid band of reporters journeyed to where the three rivers meet, a quaint city once called Fort Du Quense and then Fort Pitt, before finally adopting the legendary moniker…Pittsburgh. We were on a pilgrimage to the Steel City to visit the set of one of the most ant...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Exclusive: New photos from Sundance and Cannes charmer 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:19:00 GMT

When I reviewed Benh Zeitlin's "Beasts of the Southern Wild" during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival I referred to the drama as a "cinematic wonder." And I wasn't the only fan.  The film quickly won over Park City audiences and took home the coveted dramatic...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Baz Luhrmann delivers an opulent preview for 'The Great Gatsby'

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:02:00 GMT

It's rare that an end of the year awards contender debuts its first full trailer in May, but Warner Bros. appears to have something special in mind with "The Great Gatsby." When the preview first debuted online Tuesday, the reaction was  - to put it kindly - mixed with many fa...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Brad Pitt's 'Killing Them Softly' poster is a provocative tease

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:00 GMT

Over the past week I've been asked by a number of peers why I'm not at this year's 2012 Cannes Film Festival.  Besides the fact HitFix is being more than adequately covered by Drew McWeeny and Guy Lodge, there are a number of reasons from personal to professional. Moreover, when this year's ...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

'ParaNorman' hopes to take stop-motion animation to scary new heights

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

PORTLAND, OR - In just a few weeks, Focus Features and Laika Studios' "Paranorman" will finally be finished.  Directors Chris Butler and Sam Fell will turn in a final print and mix and then anxiously wait for audience and critical reaction on Aug. 17. The second major full...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Sony picks up Pierce Brosnan film 'Love is All You Need'

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31:00 GMT

Golden Globe nominee Pierce Brosnan will head to the Mediterranean Sea for the "All You Need Is Love," from Oscar-winning Danish director Susanne Bier. Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to the film from TrustNordisk. In a change...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

'Breaking Bad' and 'Newsroom' head to Los Angeles Film Fest

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:00 GMT

More details have been released about the upcoming L.A. Film Festival, highlighted by the inclusion of some of TV's heaviest hitters. The June event's Artists in Conversation section will include an intimate "Breaking Bad" Q&A featuring actors Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Watch: Ben Affleck and Bryan Cranston at the center of new 'Argo' trailer

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:52:00 GMT

After Sundance bailed on providing any true awards season contenders besides John Hawkes in "The Surrogate" and an Indie Spirit Awards player in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," the focus has shifted to la croisette and the annual Festival de Cannes next week. And while there ar...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

'Beasts of the Southern Wild' teases its cinematic wonder in new preview

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Alright art house moviegoers, breathe easy. You've made it through those annual few months between the Academy Awards and the summer season which is traditionally the dumping ground of bad indies.  With summer just around the corner you're about to enjoy a major uptick in quality flicks than...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

'Magic Mike' and 'People Like Us' will debut at 2012 LA Film Festival

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Los Angelenos are in for a treat.  Film Independent announced the line up for the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival and it's once again a mix of studio and pseudo-indie world premieres as well as buzzed about titles from Sundance and SXSW.  This inherently has made the LA Film Fest an awar...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign